PM directs final action against 73 NRO benefited officers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has forwarded list of 73 NRO beneficiary officials to the Ministry of Law and Justice for examination and final action. Most of these persons have been still holding important offices.

Sources of Law ministry have divulged that this list contains names of officers of various departments including five of Port Qasim, 14 of OGDCL 1 each of Pak Arab Refinery Ltd, ministries of minority and trade, 5 of CDA, 24 of FBR, 2 of Housing and Construction and 20 of Auditor General of Pakistan.

The prime minister has directed the Ministry of Law for completion of scrutiny and submission of report at the earliest so that final action could be instituted against them. The PM has already asked these NRO blessed to vacate their seats otherwise will be dismissed by the government.